It is hard to believe that it was already one year ago today that I kicked off this little site that could. I like to think that this blog was destined for greatness, seeing how I just found out it shares its birthday with none other than teen heartthrob Justin Beiber. I mean, how can you go wrong?! But…I digress.

This has been such a dream in the making for me for so many years, and to get this up and running has been such a journey. It meant a lot of things. It meant me following my dream no matter what the cost, me pouring my heart and soul out online for anyone to read and perceive at will, and (the unexpected part) it required me to become a webmaster, programmer, designer, writer, and PR person all in one. Phew!

But, what is life really if you don’t take those chances and follow your dreams, even if you fall flat on your face. This blog has proven to be more than I ever expected. It has shifted, grown, bobbed and weaved, and found its own little pathway into what I always wanted it to be — a sounding board for me to rant about what I love most from my own twisted and quirky perspective. I fully expect that this concept will continue to grow and evolve. It has been cathartic for me to have an outlet to share my passions and creative thoughts. Thank you to all of my readers, as well as friends and family for patting me on the head to reassure me along the way, and for patiently sitting by while I have taken endless photos of your piping hot meals before I dare let you take a bite. Here’s to another year ahead…I can’t wait to see what it brings!